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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.08, 3,029.72 and 558.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.08, 3,029.72 and 558.96 is: 838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.08 : 3,029.72 = 558.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.08/3,029.72 = 558.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.08x = 3,029.72 × 558.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.08x = 1,693,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,492.29/2,020.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.33

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